9 Malayalam Horror Films That Are Too Dark To Handle

9 Malayalam Horror Films That Are Too Dark To Handle

9 Top Malayalam Films On Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, SonyLIV, Netflix, Malayalam cinema is known for its gripping storytelling, and when it comes to horror, it doesn’t hold back. From Bramayugham to Romancham, these films go beyond jump scares to leave a lasting impact. If you’re a fan of the dark and disturbing, here are 9 Malayalam horror films that are must-watch. Bhoothakaalam, The film is helmed by the same director who made Bramayugham – Rahul Sadasivan. The film is currently streaming on Hotstar and features Shane Nigam, Revathi and Saiju Kurup in lead roles. It is a powerful psychological horror film about grief and trauma. It follows Vinu and his mother Asha as they move into a quiet, isolated house where strange things begin to happen. But unlike typical haunted house stories, this film focuses more on the emotional and mental struggles caused by loss, making it both haunting and deeply moving. Bramayugam, Legendary actor Mammotty is terrifying in this film. The film was a box office hit. This horror film is about ancient curses and dark secrets that suddenly come to light. Mammootty gives a powerful performance, and the movie explores greed and destruction. The film is currently streaming on SonyLIV, and it’s a black and white horror mystery. , Devadoothan, Directed by Sibi Malayil, the film features Mohanlal, Jaya Prada, and Janardanan in key roles. Devadoothan is a haunting and emotional film where Mohanlal plays a famous musician, Vishal, invited to perform at his old college. Once there, he experiences strange events and uncovers a tragic story from the past. He also encounters the ghost of a young woman linked to mystery and betrayal.​​ Ezra, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Priya Anand and Tovino Thomas’s starrer is about Ranjan and Priya, a couple who move into an old house in Kochi. They are haunted by an evil spirit linked to a mysterious Jewish box, leading them into a dark and dangerous journey. Churuli, Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, the film stars Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinay Forrt and Joju George in key roles. The film is currently streaming on SonyLIV. The film is quite different from the horror films, and it is gripping. Churuli is about two cops who enter a mysterious village while chasing a criminal, where reality starts to blur with illusion.​ , Praana, Praana is a psychological horror film where Nithya Menen shines as the only actor on screen. She plays a woman staying alone in a spooky, abandoned mansion, trying to prove ghosts don’t exist. With eerie sounds, suspenseful scenes, and a haunting setting, director VK Prakash creates a chilling experience that’s both scary and emotionally intense.​ Manichitrathazhu, The film is currently streaming on Hotstar and is touted to be a classic horror film. Many remakes have been made on this film in different languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil and Bengali, but nothing has come close to this. The story revolves around a young woman named Ganga Nakulan (Shobana), who spends the summer at her husband Nakulan’s (Gopi) ancestral home. Even though they are warned not to stay there, they do, and soon, strange and scary things begin to happen. Nine, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s film is currently streaming on JioHotstar. Nine is a sci-fi horror film set over nine days, following an astrophysicist (Prithviraj) dealing with strange events affecting his son and community. Directed by Januse Mohammed Majeed, the film blends science and the supernatural, with striking visuals and eerie sounds. It explores profound questions about reality and the mind, making it a unique and thought-provoking watch.​ , Romancham, Romancham showed us what is a perfect horror-comedy film. Released in 2023, the film is currently streaming on Hotstar. The story revolves around a group of bored friends who decide to try out a Ouija board for fun. What starts as a joke quickly turns serious when a real spirit begins to haunt them. With funny dialogues, clever humour, and truly creepy moments, the film strikes the perfect balance between laughs and scares.

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